A picture of a chapel ceiling with the text 'History of Art 2025 Florence & Rome'.

Botticelli, Bernini, and Beyond: A Journey Through Italian Art 

At the start of the Easter holidays, nine Art Historians embarked on a trip to Italy. Day one was a complete immersion in Florence, beginning with the beautiful Uffizi Gallery. While sitting…

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Mr Fitzgerald stood at the front of Fisher Library, next to his presentation.

A Journey Through Ancient Egypt’s New Kingdom: A Talk by Mr FitzGerald 

Last week, Mr FitzGerald gave a fascinating and thought-provoking talk about Ancient Egypt, considered by most scholars to be the world’s first nation state, specifically focusing on the New Kingdom (1550–1070 BC)….

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Pupils stood together at the bottom of the mountain with their skis.

Canada Ski Trip 2025

This year’s ski trip was a great success!  Once we’d touched down in Calgary, and enjoyed a beautiful pit-stop at Lake Louise, we arrived at the hotel, ready to get a good…

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Pupils and their coaches stood beside the tennis courts.

Portugal Tennis Tour 2025 

With the help of the amazing tennis coaches from 5 Star Tennis Holidays, Pat, and all the staff on this trip, we had a fantastic time in Portugal. Over the week, we…

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Pupils stood on the beach looking up at Mont Saint Michel.

Fourth Form Normandy Trip 2025 

Bonjour! We had an amazing time on our four-day trip to Normandy. We took part in loads of  exciting activities, tried new things, and learnt lots of French along the way. It…

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UVI pupils stood with Alex Aljoe.

A Celebration of Sport at Wycombe Abbey 

To honour the sports stars of the year, the PE Department hosted Wycombe Abbey’s annual Sports Awards at the start of the Summer Term. The evening celebrated all aspects of sport, including…

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Gold DofE Practice 2025 

During the first week of the Easter break, LVI embarked on their Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award practice expedition. A dedicated group of seven pupils, accompanied by five members of staff, undertook…

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Charlotte holding a bouquet of flowers with her family either side of her.

Wycombe Abbey Senior Takes on the London Marathon

Here at Wycombe Abbey, we love hearing from our Seniors and celebrating their achievements. We’re delighted to share that Wycombe Abbey Senior Charlotte (2021, Barry) successfully completed the London Marathon this past weekend,…

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Developing our Academic Qualities: Development 

At the heart of education at Wycombe Abbey is the idea of development. In the classroom, our pupils are encouraged to develop their understanding of topics through a range of reflective strategies,…

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Debating the World: Unleashing the Power of British Parliamentary Format in Geography Education 

Incorporating live debates into education can significantly enhance pupils’ learning experiences. The British Parliamentary (BP) debate format, known for its structured and dynamic nature, offers a unique opportunity to develop critical thinking,…

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